Category: Local & Community
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana and the City of Fontana Sponsor the 58th Annual Black History Month Parade
Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana and the City of Fontana brings to San Bernardino County the 58th Black History Month and Expo Saturday February 28th 2026 the parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. Summit and Citrus Ave. to Sierra Lakes Parkway where the Expo begins 12:00 noon in the North Fontana Home…
San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club Announces 32nd Annual Banquet and Spring Speaker Series
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club announces its upcoming schedule of events, headlined by the 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers on March 14, 2026. This landmark event will feature Congressman Pete Aguilar as the guest keynote speaker. The program will be hosted by Club President Tim Prince and will…
Civil Rights Organizations and Social Justice Advocates Oppose Dangerous Ballot Measure that Threatens Access to Care for Patients at Community Health Centers and Clinics
Molly Weedn Sacramento, CA –(2/20/26) Today, prominent civil rights and social justice organizations announced their strong opposition to the dangerous ballot measure that threatens access to care for millions of California patients who depend on community health centers and clinics. “Community health centers provide the essential care that so many low-income individuals rely on for…
Former Alameda County DA Pamela Price Blasts Gubernatorial Hopeful Eric Swalwell Over Racist Video Repost
Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held a press conference Feb. 21, in San Francisco during the California Democratic Party Convention, calling on party leaders to condemn gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell for reposting what she described as a racist and dehumanizing video of her….
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
California Democratic Lawmakers Reaffirm Commitment to DEI Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Feb. 19, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D–Los Angeles) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 89, a measure affirming California’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). “We are California. DEI is in our DNA,” Smallwood-Cuevas said. “We’re proud to…
Overwhelming Turnout at Ag Wage Reform Press Conference
Signals Broad Multi-State Support for Permanent AEWR Reform An overflowing room of agricultural producers, association leaders, and policymakers gathered this morning for the Ag Wage Reform press conference and roundtable discussion, underscoring the urgency and national scope of the need for permanent reform to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Speakers representing dozens of commodities…
Black Rose Awards Set for September 12 at Cal State San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation announces that the 34th Black Rose Awards has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 12th, at the Santos Manuel Student Union at California State University, San Bernardino. Carl M. Dameron, President of the Black Cultural Foundation, said: “We are still celebrating our Black Rose award winners, and we…
Tensions Flare at Newsom’s Signing of $90 Million Reproductive Health Bill
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media On Feb. 11, California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to sign a $90 million one-time emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health care clinics in the state. The event became tense when questions from reporters veered into unrelated political issues, prompting California’s First…
San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club Announces 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino Democratic Luncheon Club is proud to announce its 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This landmark event serves as a cornerstone for the local Democratic community, celebrating over three decades of political engagement and leadership in the region. The program…
Inland Empire AAF Hosts Ontario International Airport’s Marketing Team for Panel on Award-Winning Open Mic Series
UPLAND, CA – The Inland Empire Chapter of the American Advertising Federation will host Ontario International Airport’s marketing team for an exclusive panel event titled “Humanizing the Brand through Authentic Connections in the Social Space: Ontario International Airport’s Open Mic Series” on February 26, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Ontario International Airport Authority’s…
An Exclusive Evening With the Conductor… A Speakeasy-Style Musical Benefit
Riverside, CA — Riverside Philharmonic is pleased to present An Exclusive Evening With the Conductor…, an elegant, speakeasy-inspired fundraising benefit on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST. This limited-attendance event offers patrons a rare and refined opportunity to celebrate artistic creativity, musical innovation, and the future of the Philharmonic in…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
Bo Tefu | California Black Media California Initiative Would Exempt Some Homeowners 60 and Older From Property Taxes California voters could decide whether to exempt certain homeowners age 60 and older from paying property taxes under a new constitutional amendment now cleared to gather signatures. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that the…
Chef Basil, Army Veteran at 72
Chef Basil, Army Veteran at 72, just reached National legendary status for the following reasons: 1. Severely brutally gang raped and survived in boot camp as a Veteran and still served his country. 2. Mental breakdown. Survived PTSD, ADD, ADHD, MIGRAINE HEADACHE (STILL HAS) 100% DISABLED. 3. Jail and prison 13 months, with a mental…
Old Tradition, New Line: Black Line Dancers Create Community in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy Middleton, 33. Launched a little more than a year ago, the Sacramento-based group teaches line dancing every Wednesday night, creating a space where beginners and experienced dancers learn side…
3rd Annual Reparations Summit Comes to the Inland Empire
“This summit will inform, heal, and motivate for real progress in forming a more perfect union,” said Rev. Chuck Singleton of Kaleidoscope Global Network and Loveland Church. FONTANA, CA – The National Volunteer Council on Freedmen Affairs (NVCFA), in partnership with the Kaleidoscope Global Network, is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Reparations Summit &…
To Strengthen Local Journalism, California Launches $20 Million Civic Media Program; Appoints Diverse Advisory Board
Edward Henderson | California Black Media To stabilize and strengthen local journalism across California, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced on Feb. 10 that it has launched an initiative called the Civic Media Program and appointed a diverse advisory board to steer the effort. According to GO-Biz, the grant program is…
NAACP Calls on Gov. Newsom to Veto Veterans Benefit Bill
Edward Henderson | California Black Media As early as this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom could act on California Senate Bill (SB) 694, a measure approved by the Legislature that has reached his desk aimed at curbing what supporters call predatory practices against veterans seeking federal benefits, As the governor weighs whether to sign or veto…
38th Annual Oratorical Contest Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Mu Xi Lambda chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Eta Nu Omega chapter, will be hosting the 38th Annual Oratorical Contest at San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Room: Business 100, Parking Lot 11, San Bernardino, California, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 14,…
California Students Build Belonging on National No One Eats Alone® Day
Sandy Hook Promise and Centene Foundation Help Students Connect with Their Classmates NEWTOWN, Conn.– Friday the 13th will be a lucky day for students at thousands of schools across the country who celebrate National No One Eats Alone® Day, a program of Sandy Hook Promise created to end social isolation and help students get to…
Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
“And During Black History Month” – California Officials Blast Trump for Posting Video Depicting the Obamas as Apes Gov. Gavin Newsom and a number of elected officials joined a wave of national backlash after President Donald Trump shared — and later deleted — a video widely condemned as racist for depicting former President Barack Obama…
California Insurance Bill Ignites Battle Between Fire Survivors and Big Oil
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Survivors of the Los Angeles fires and consumer advocates joined Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) at the State Capitol on Feb. 5 to announce Senate Bill (SB) 982, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act (AIR Act) The legislation aims to tackle California’s growing home insurance affordability crisis. Supporters…
Reclaiming Nature: State Agencies Partner with Black-Led Groups Aiming to Expand Access, Belonging
Edward Henderson | California Black Media For generations, Black Americans have been written out of the story of the outdoors, say Black nature enthusiasts and leaders of Black conservation and environmental organizations. They point out: It’s as if hiking trails, fishing lines, campsites, and open skies were someone else’s inheritance. That absence from official documents…
California Insurance Bill Ignites Battle Between Fire Survivors and Big Oil
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Survivors of the Los Angeles fires and consumer advocates joined Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) at the State Capitol on Feb. 5 to announce Senate Bill (SB) 982, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act (AIR Act) The legislation aims to tackle California’s growing home insurance affordability crisis. Supporters…
